If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Fayette County, you’re in the right place!

Fayette County,founded in 1783,makes up one-third of theLaurel Highlandsin western Pennsylvania (Somerset and Westmoreland counties making up the other two-thirds).

Fayette County is named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a major-general in the Continental Army under George Washington during the American Revolution.

From historic forts to towering waterfalls to architectural masterpieces, here are 20 of the best things to see and do in Fayette County, PA!

1. Fallingwater
Fallingwater, perhaps famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s most-recognized masterpiece, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Fayette County.

In 1991, an American Institute of Architects poll voted it“the best all-time work of American architecture”, and you really MUST make time to visitFallingwaterwhen visiting Fayette County.

2. Fort Necessity
Fort Necessityin Fayette County is the site of the first battle in what would become known in North America as theFrench and Indian War(and known elsewhere as theSeven Years War), a global struggle for empire between the two superpowers of that time,France and England.

TheFort Necessity National Battlefieldand three related, nearby properties managed by theNational Park Serviceeach tell an important part of the story of the French and Indian War and the years that followed.

3. The Waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County is home to at least 10 magnificent waterfalls of all shapes and sizes.

10 Must-See Waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park provides you with detailed maps and directions to each one.

4. Laurel Caverns
Laurel Cavernsis billed as“Pennsylvania’s Largest Cave”, and is a great way to spend an hour or twoBENEATHFayette County!

Calico Fallsis an beautifulunderground waterfallat Laurel Caverns, and is one of the highlights at this “show cave” first discovered by Native Americans thousands of years ago.

5. Hippie Shower Falls
Hippie Shower Fallsin Fayette County may be the most oddly-named waterfall in Pennsylvania!

Located between mile markers 85 and 86 along the Great Allegheny Passage, this Fayette County waterfall does indeed seem a welcoming spot for forest-bathing flower children to bask in Nature’s glory!

6. Laurel Run Overlook
Laurel Run Overlookis one of several exceptional scenic vistas along the Fayette County portion of theLaurel Highlands Hiking Trail.

Those seeking a phenomenal vantage point to take in the famous Laurel Highlands fall foliage would be hard pressed to find a better location that Laurel Run Overlook.

7. Kentuck Knob
Kentuck Knob in Fayette Countyis a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built in 1954 forIsaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of theHagan Ice Cream companyin nearby Uniontown, PA.

The Hagan House at Kentuck Knob is an example of what Wright called aUsonian home, his concept of what an affordable American home for the masses should look like.

8. Robinson Falls
Robinson Falls is located on the outskirts of Connellsville in Fayette County.

As part of General Braddock’s British Regiment during the French and Indian War, George Washington and his fellow soldiers are believed to have camped here for a time.

9. The Hiking Trails at Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Parkin Fayette County is home to nearly 80 miles of “official” hiking trails.

10 of the Best Hiking Trails at Ohiopyle State Park will show you everything from rugged mountain paths to smooth riverside rail trails.

10. Stewarton Falls
Stewarton Fallsin Fayette County is an exceptional 15-foot tall waterfall onCrooked Creek, part of the Bear Run Nature Preserve.

Located just off ofStewarton Road, this land is owned by theWestern Pennsylvania Conservancy, the same organization that manages nearbyFallingwater.

11. The Haunted Quaker Church
The“haunted Quaker Church”just outside ofPerryopolisin Fayette County is much more famous for whatallegedlyhappened there than whatactuallyhappened there!

Whatallegedlyhappened here became the stuff of urban legend during the“Satanic Panic”of the 1980s, when rumors surfaced thata local witch had been secretly tried and executedin the former Quaker meeting house, and that (predictably)the ghost of the witch now haunted the current chapel and cemetery in Fayette County!

12. East Park Falls
East Park FallsinConnellsville is one of the easiest waterfalls to get to Fayette County.

Located in a city-owned park in the heart of town,East Park Falls lies along Connell Run, a tributary of the nearby Youghiogheny River.

13. The Silence of the Lambs House
Did you know you canspend the nightin the house made famous by the 1991 psychological thriller“The Silence of the Lambs”?!

Thanks toChris Rowan,an film industry Art Director & Prop Stylist who purchased Buffalo Bill’s House in 2020, it is now a one-of-a-kind “boutique accommodation”.

You can literally stand (and sleep!) in the spot where horror movie history was made when you book a stay at Buffalo Bill’s House near Perryopolis in Fayette County!

14. Gene and Boots Chocolate Factory
Gene and Boots Candiesis a third generation family business anda western PA tradition!

Gene and Boots specializes inhomemade chocolates, and also offers 20 different varieties of their ownhomemade hard ice-cream.

Gene and Boots hasfour western PA locations, including the main location in Perryopolis where the candy is made.

15. Layton Bridge and Tunnel
TheLayton Bridge and Tunnelare a pair of historic structures inFayette County, originally constructed for theWashington Run Railroadin the late 1890s.

In 1933 the bridge and tunnel were converted tosingle-lane automobile use, and they are still used for that purpose to this day.

16. Jumonville Cross
The Jumonville Cross in Fayette Countyis the tallest cross in Pennsylvania!

Since1950, this iconic symbol has been attracting the faithful and the curious toJumonville, just outside Uniontown.

17. Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Friendship Hill National Historic Sitepreserves the western PA home and estate ofAlbert Gallatin, often described as “America’s Swiss Founding Father”.

18. Braddock’s Flea Market
Braddock’s Flea Market is one of thelargest flea marketsin western Pennsylvania, and it’s heldone weekend per month May through October, rain or shine.

19. Nemacolin Castle
Nemacolin Castle, also known asBowman’s Castle, is ahistoric mansion perched on a bluff overlooking the Monongahela Riverin Brownsville.

A majestic testament toone family’s pioneering spirit, hard work, and ambition, the Nemacolin Castle is now operated asa tourist attraction and living history museumby the Brownsville Historical Society.

20. Searight’s Tollhouse
Searight’s Tollhouse isa historic landmark and museum along the former route of the National Road(now known as U.S. Route 40), 6 miles north of Uniontown.

Searight’s Tollhouse is now operated by theFayette County Historical Society, and isopen for tours on weekends from 11am – 4pm and by appointment.

Nearby Attractions
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21 Must-See Attractions in Somerset County introduces you to the best things to see and do in Fayette County’s neighbor to the east!

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